Gucci Is In Hospital Please Keep her In Your Prayers

[GucciMyGirl]

This has been the two days from hell for me, last night in the evening, I was out and my daughter called and told me that Gucci was dry heaving, my niece told me to have her go outside and eat some grass, this helps some dogs settle their stomachs and makes them throw up if they have upset stomach. Normally Gucci doesn't eat grass but she attacted it and came inside and threw up. I figured this would be it, but as the hrs. progressed she kept licking her lips and dry heaving so I was home and took her out and she attacked the grass once more. When I came in she didnt throw up, I became worried and didn't like the way she was acting and called the emergency vet hospital. They told me to keep an eye on her or bring her in. I chose the latter. Make a long story short I spent many hrs in the ER, they were thinking she may have eaten something which obstructed her stomach, for her stomach was tender to touch or that she may have a pancreatis attack. During the night they did an exray. The results were that she just had a gastral attack, so this morning at 2 they let take her home. They gave me instructions as to no water, until the morning for fear of throwing up, but I was to give her 1 Tbsp. of water this morning every half hr. and then increase it later on in day. No food except boiled chicken and rice later on in day.
I had a bridal shower out of town, so I left my husband and son instructions, in the afternoon my son calls me and says Gucci is shaking and cannot stand, My daughter immediately tells him to give her the Nutical and take her back to the ER. He calls me back later on to tell me that she had very low blood sugar a reading of 50 which should be 100, and the nightmare begins. Now I am 2 hrs away from home and I contacted her dr. who was unavailable . I am a nervous wreck being I slept two hrs. last night and am far from home. Make a long story short Gucci's vet called me and said that they are doing further testing to see why she got Hypoglycemia for Gucci is a healthy 8.7 pd dog and is 2 yrs. old. This is very uncommon in a dog with her weight.The hospital called with some good news tonight that she held her food and her sugar went up. Tomorrow they will run more tests to see what caused this. Please say a prayer for Gucci that all will be fine I have been crying all day and night. I just love this little dog as we all do. I feel terrible that I didn't think of giving her the nutuical when I took her home this morning, It was something that I would never expect to happen with a healthy dog her size... Thanks to my daughters quick thinking I think she saved her life.
Gina

[Timmy]

Praying for you and Gucci

Get well soon Gucci

[LuvMySissy]

So sorry to hear that Gucci is sick. I will be keeping her (and you) in my thoughts and prayers.

I know that hypoglycemia is on the list of illnesses that Yorkies are subject to. This is a general list and doesn't specify by weight or age - just by breed. So I guess that we should all be concerned regardless of weight or age, especially if they are vomiting, have diarrhea, and/or not eating. I'm very surprised the vet didn't get her subcutaneous fluid last night, especially if he told you to withhold water. Gucci is fortunate she didn't become dehydrated as well as hypoglycemic.

[Connie]

Poor little Gucci...and poor you! Count on prayers from me! I hope she gets better quick and stays that way! It sounds like she's in good hands!!! Best wishes!

[peanut]

You are in our prayers..Get well soon Gucci!!! Lots of hugs & kissess....

[friesianlady]

Sending prayers and positive thoughts for Gucci and you.....

[SnowWa]

The "grass thing" --- is just an old wives' tale.

Dogs and cats don't eat grass because they are sick - and they don't get sick from eating it. Actually, most cats and dogs just like it - especially the tender, sweet, new grass that grows around trees, etc.

Both dogs and cat will occasionally hack around and then spit up after eating grass - but this is simply because after eating it, they are often left with some grass in their throat - and, of course, this drives them crazy (just like it would you and me) --- so they go around trying to get rid of it and often will finally be able to finally swallow it or spit it up.

Usually when I see my dogs or cats doing this - I get them to drink some water or feed them something and this helps the grass go the rest of the way down - and the problem is solved.

Carol Jean

[baby03]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Gucci!!

[JeanieK]

I'm so sorry to hear about Gucci. I hope you get some good news tomorrow.

[val]

Hi, my Nelly was doing the same thing almost a week ago, I posted in the sick and injured but only got one reply though and did not know what was going on with her. She was having a dry hacking cough like something was in her throat. She threw up and I thought she was getting better but then she just started lying around the house and not eating or drinking. The only way I could feed her was through a medicine dropper, finally after a day of this I took her to the vet to my surprise some of the grass that she was eating had points on it, I think they call them tumble weeds and they lodged in her throat. They had to sedate her and pull them out. She still is not 100% better but she is slowly picking up and eating again. She still has a little thrushing at the throat but I think the grass really irritated her throat. It is very scary and I will be keeping a close eye on her outside from now on. I do not even have grass this is what is blowing into my backyard so I am checking everyday now so that this never happens again. I hope she makes a full recovery and is back to herself soon and I hope the same for your little one.

[RMKC]

praying for your baby, hope she feels better soon.

[chachi]

Oh no I hope she is better soon. You have prayers coming from me

[Maddie-Rudy-Mom]

Sending prayers and good well wish to Gucci.

[yorkieusa]

I hope you have a healthy Gucci at home in your arms asap!

[Lexi Rae]

hope gucci gets well.. praying for her...